. >>> keep it here for "state of the union." it starts in eight minutes it here on cnn. >>> here's a question for you. ever get a gift for the holidays that left you asking, why did you buy me that? dean is here. oh, no. he has some of his worst holiday gifts aalong with him. we'll tell you what made his list when we come back. >>> oh, yes, the holidays, the season of giving and sieving. getting a gift should make one happy and filled with gratitude, right? what happens when you unwrap that present that just leaves you shaking your head. we've all been there. admit it. remember this class scene from "a christmas story"? >> do you know what this is? this is a lamp! >> a lamp. lovely. this comedian has never gotten a lamp, but he received some pretty bad gifts and he's here to share them with us. you never got a leg lamp, huh? >> no. i hope this christmas maybe someone will. >> in the spirit of the holidays, miisn't it really the thought that counts, dean? >> of course it's the thought. on some level we appreciate it. i've given s